Frame for tables.



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s. P. Gmnms FRAME FUR TABLES.

' APrLIoATmN ruim JAN. 16,1903.

NO-HODEL.

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SOLOMON P. GIDDINGS, OF STERLING, ILLINOIS.

FRAME FOR'TABLES,

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters IPatent No. 740,846, datedVOctober 6, 1903.

Application filed January 15, 190,3. Serial No. 139,235. (Nomodel.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, SOLOMON P. GIDDINes, a citizen ofthe United States,lresiding at Sterling,in the county of Whiteside and State of Illinois,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Frames for Tables;and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exactdescription of the invention, such as Willenable othersskillcd in theart to which it appertaius to make and use the same, reference being hadto the accompanying drawings, and to the figures of reference markedthereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention has reference to frames for tables, and particularlyrelates to the construct-ion ot a light strong frame the several partsof which can be readily separated and packed together ina limited spacefor the purpose of transportation or storage.

In the drawings, Figure l is a plan view of my device with the top ofthe table indicated in broken lines. Fig. 2 isa vertical crosssection inthe line o: tof Fig. l. Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail view in perspectiveof one of thejoints of the frame, with the parts which form the sameseparated. Fig. 4 is a detail in perspective, showing the manner of securing the ends of the cross-piece i2.

The frame consists, primarily, of two end pieces l l and two side piecesor rails 2 2, supported at each corner by the legs 3 3. On

' the inner face of each of the end pieces l, at

each end thereof,are rigidly secured supports 4, in each of which aresecured twopairs of inwardly-projecting pins 5 5, the pins of each pairbeing vertically in line with each other and horizontally out of linewith tie-pins in the other of such pairs on the same support. Each ofthe legs 3 is .provided withan upwardly-extending projection 6conforming in size and shape to the inner face of the support 4 andadapted to be secured to such support by means oftwo pairs of holes 7 7corresponding in position with the pins 5 and having such pins passingtherethrough. The ends of thepside pieces 2 are similarly provided withperforations 88, also engagedby the pins 5, which pass nearly throughsuch side pieces. By this means the side pieces and end pieces of theframe are joined together.

At each end of the frame is a brace 9, plvotally secured to the innerfaces of the end pieces l by means ofl a bolt 10, the ends of suchbraces normally abutting against the ends of the side rails'2 andlocking the same, together with the legs 3, upon the pins 5.

Any kind of ordinary table-top may be supported by the above-describedframe; but

for some of the uses to which my device may- ,be applied such top' isbest constructed of two or more light boards l1, placed side by sidelongitudinally of such frame. When thus constructed, in frames ofmorethan ordinary length there may be provided one or more cross-piecesl2, secured in recesses 13 .inthe side rails 2 and projecting slightlybethereby and-permits the use of lighter material inthe construction ofthe frame. It is evident that the number of pins can be increased, ifdesired, or a less number can be. used; but the iirmness of the framewould be lessened by so doing.

It' desired, the legs may be rigidlysecured to the supports i and theside rails alone be detachable from the pins 5.

The principal places where the above invention would be of use would beon picnics and outdoor outings of any kind where a lunch was to bespread, also on excursionsteamers, in lodge-rooms, churches, and similarplaces where repasts are sometimes provided. In places where the tableswould not be transported any great distance, but wouldA be stored in thevicinity of the room Where used, as in a church-parlor or lodge-room,the legs' need not necessarily be removable and the top could be in onepiece.

Different kinds of folding tables are new in use for similar purposes;but they are Wanting in rigidity or firmness and sometimes becomeunfastened and close up when it is not desired that they should. Thereis no possibility of any such occurrence in using my device.

My invention would also be useful in the playing of parlor games, suchas parlor croquet or ping-pong, where it is desired to set the tableaway after completing the games.

It will be seen that when the top of the table is in place the brace 9is thereby prevented from movement upon its pivot, the several partsofthe frame being thus securely held together and their separation beingpossible only upon the removal of the top.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent ofthe United States, is-

l. A rectangular table-frame, comprising two end pieces; two sidepieces; means for removably securing the ends of such side pieces to theend pieces, at or near the ends thereof; and two braces, pivotallysecured on the inner faces of the end pieces; such braces being adaptedto lock together the joints formed between the ends of the side piecesand the ends of the end pieces to which such braces are severallysecured, substantially as described.

2; A frame for tables, comprising a pair of end pieces, each provided ateach of its ends with an inwardly-projected support; two side pieces,adapted to be removably secured to such supports, at right angles tosaid end pieces; a supporting-leg at each junction of the side piecesand supports, each of such legs having an upwardly-extending memberadapted to be removably secured between the support and end of the sidepiece; and means for locking the several combinations of support, sidepiece and leg member firmly together, substantially as shown.

3. In a table-frame, a joint formed by one of the end pieces of suchframe; a support, secured at one end thereof, at right angles thereto,and provided with a plurality of inwardly-extending pins; a side piece,having an end provided with a plurality of holes corresponding wth thepins in such support, g

whereby such side piece is removably secured to said support; and abrace, pivotally secured to the end piece, and adapted to have one ofits ends abut against the joint thus formed, and lock the same firmlytogether, substantially as shown and set forth.

4. In a table-frame, a joint, formed by one of the end pieces of suchframe; a support, secured at one end thereof, at right angles thereto,and provided with a plurality of inwardlyextending pins; a side piece,having an end provided with a plurality of holes corresponding with thepins in such support; and a leg, having an upwardly-projected member,adapted to be held between such support and the end of the side piece,and also perforated to correspond with thepins on said support, wherebysaid support, side piece and leg may be removably secured together; anda brace, pivotally secured to the end piece, and adapted to have one ofits ends abut against the joint thus formed, and lock the same firmlytogether, substantially as set forth.

5. In a table-frame, the combination of the end pieces l; supports 4,secured thereto, and provided with pins 5; side pieces 2, provided intheir ends with the holes 8, adapted to be engaged by the pins 5; legs3, having projections 6, provided with holes 7, also adapted to beengaged by the pins 5; the braces 9, pivotally secured on the innerfaces of the end pieces l; and the cross-piece l2, supported in recesses13 in the side pieces 2, and provided with pins 15; substantially asvdescribed.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

SOLOMON P. GIDDINGS.

WVitnesses:

J. E. MCPHERRAN, C. CHAs. MACPHERRAN.

